Physics Important Questions (VTU)

Module 1
1. Describe Photoelectric effect along with Einstein’s Explanation -6M -
Jul14,12/Jan13
2. Describe Davisson and Germer experiment for confirmation of de-Brogile
hypothesis. – 8M – Jul/Jan 14,13
3. Obtain the Time independent Schrodinger’s time independent wave equation
for a particle in one-dimensional Potential well of infinite height and discuss
the Eigen Values – 8M -Jul/Jan 14,13
4. What is Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle? Discuss its significance. – 4M-
Jul 14,13
5. State de-Broglie hypothesis. -2M-Jul14
6. Define Group Velocity and Phase Velocity, obtain the expression for the
same (on the basis of superposition of waves). -8M-Jul14
7. Show that Planck’s law reduces to Wein’s law and Rayleigh-Jeans law under
certain conditions. -8M-Jul13
8. Using Uncertainty principle, prove that electron does not exist inside the
nucleus. – 4M- Jan 13
9. What’s a wave function? Explain the properties of a wave function. – 4M-
Jul 11,13
Module 2
1. Explain the failures of Classical Electron theory and merits of Quantum free
electron Theory -8M – Jul14,12,13
2. Explain Fermi-energy and Fermi Factor. Discuss the probability of
occupation of various energy states by electron at 𝑇 = 0°𝐾 and 𝑇 > 0°𝐾 on
the basis of Fermi Factor. -8M -Jul 14,13
3. Explain the terms:
a. Relaxation Time b. Mean Collision Time c. Drift Velocity
- 8M – Jul 14/12
4. What is Mean Collision Time & Density of States? Using free electron
theory in a metal, obtain the expression for electrical conductivity in terms
of mean collision time.
-8M – Jul13
5. State and explain Matthiessen’s Rule -4M -Jul13,14
6. Explain Type I and type II Superconductors -8M
Module 3:
1. Explain the construction and working of 𝐶𝑂2 laser -8M
2. Explain the construction and working of Semiconductor Diode laser -8M
3. Explain the principle of holography, various techniques and mention its
applications. -8M -Jul/Jan 14,12,13
4. What is attenuation? Explain the various mechanism through which
attenuation takes place. (or) Derive the Attenuation Coefficient -8M
5. Discuss the different types of optical fibers with suitable diagrams. – 6M -
Jun/Jul 12,11
6. Explain laser welding and cutting and drilling process with diagrams -4M -
Jul 13,12
7. Explain the terms spontaneous emission, stimulated emission and Meta
Stable State – 8M – Jul 13,14
8. Discuss point-to-point optical fiber communication system and mention its
advantages – 8M -Jul/Jan 11,13
9. What is refractive index profile? Describe three types of optical fiber with
applications. -8M – Jan/Jul 13,14
10. Explain the construction, principle and working of LIDAR. -8M -Jan/Jul
12,14,11
11.Explain the requisites and conditions of a laser system -4M – Jan/Jul 11,13
Module 4:
1. Define Packing Factor. Calculate the packing factor for SC, BCC and FCC
structures. -8M- Jan/Jul 14,13
2. Describe the construction and working of Bragg’s X-ray spectrometer. -6M
-Jan/Jul 13,12
3. Derive an expression for Inter-Planar Spacing in a cubic system -6M –
Jan/Jul 13,12,11
4. What are Miller Indices? Explain the procedure to find Miller Indices with
an example – 4M – Jan/Jul 13,12
5. Explain the crystal structure of diamond and show that atomic packing factor
of diamond is 0.34. -8M – Jan/Jul 11,12
Module 5:
1. With simple illustration describe the two methods of preparation of nano
materials. -8M – Jan/Jul 13,14,15
2. What are nano materials? Write the structure and application of carbon nano
tubes. -8M – Jan/Jul 11,13
3. Explain the density of states in Nano materials. -6M – Jan/Jul 12,14
4. With a neat labeled diagram describe the Arc Discharge Method -6M
5. With a neat labeled diagram describe Pyrolysis Method or Chemical Vapor
Deposition (CVD) Technique -6M
6. With a neat labeled diagram, write the construction and working of Scanning
Electron Microscope. -8M
7. What is Mach Number? Describe ultrasonic, subsonic, supersonic waves.
-6M
8. What are shock waves? Give its applications. -6M
9. With a neat labeled diagram, write the construction and working of Reddy
Shock Tube. -8M

All the Best!

Dr. Muhammad Faisal